Senior Project Manager

Location:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Job ID:

R0076897

Date Posted:

2025-01-29

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced and challenging environment.  The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic.  The position is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Accountabilities

With reference to the assigned projects:

• Propose and finalize the budget of the project

• Directs and reviews the overall planning of project activities to identify critical milestones and priorities.

• Ensure the accomplishment of the outcomes in accordance with the contractual scope of work, the schedule, the quality requirements and Company processes

• Monitor, report and achieve the targets of the assigned project in terms of Costs, Revenues, Margin and Cash in

• Monitor, report and achieve the project KPIs

• Manage the Client relationship

• Provides and presents project status reviews to client.

• Prepares and/or reviews cost and risk analyses and extra work claims for the client.

• Manage the Claims and change orders

• Execute the staffing process of the project team

• Evaluate the performances on project team members

• Manage Sub contractors and their scope of work

• Coordinate through the installation, testing and commissioning phases of the project

• Promote business opportunities and work closely with Sales Managers

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate. 

     

Required Skills & Experience

• 5 - 10 years of experience being responsible for managing large signaling projects (>$50M)

• Experience managing system integration projects with construction and technical subsystems.

• Experience in Mass Transit rail industry, signaling

• Working knowledge of safety and security, Buy America regulations, train control systems, communication systems, traction electrification systems, operation & maintenance of rail systems.    

• Superior Leadership and Communication Skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• Financial Awareness

• Management skills

• Negotiation

• Personal Organization

• Risk Management

• Proficient Use of Microsoft Office Suite

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Discipline or Business Discipline required

• MBA preferred

• PMP certification a plus

Languages:

• English Proficiency

In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.

Benefits: 
 
Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities. 
 

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